2024 NCSA Regional Playoff Format
The NCSA will have eight Regional Playoff Tournaments this season all taking place on April 27th and 28th. The eight Regions are the Great Lakes, Great American, Mid- America, Mid Atlantic, North Atlantic, New England, Pacific and the South Atlantic. There are four teams that make up each regional tournament.
Regions consisting of 3-conferences: Each conference winner will receive an automatic bid and the final team will be an at-large selection.
Regions consisting of 2-conferences: Each conference winner and runner-up will receive an automatic bid.
The four teams that compete in each regional will play in a double elimination tournament with the winner being crowned the Regional Champion. Each Regional Champion & Runner-Up will move onto the NCSA World Series, these 16 teams will face off against each other to compete for the National Championship.
Last Updated: 4/26/2024
Follow all 8 Regional Brackets Here
New England Regional Playoff
Location: Glens Falls, NY – Harry J. Betar Jr. Recreation Park
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotels: The Queesbury Hotel – 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY. 12801. ONLY Qualifying Teams can make reservations by contacting the Director or Sales, Stephanie Ottino directly at 518-792-1121 x107 or [email protected]. Please reference that you are reserving rooms for the NCSA New England Regional Tournament. Rates are $139.00/night for double Queen rooms. Fans/Parents/Spectators should call the hotel front desk directly to make their reservations at a discounted rate or by using online booking code NCSASPECTATORS.
- New England-East Champion: University of Vermont
- New England-South Champion: Sacred Heart University
- New England-West Champion: SUNY Cortland
- New England-At-Large Bid: Cornell University
North Atlantic Regional Playoff
Location: Danville, PA – Echo Field Complex
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotels: Pine Barn Inn – 43 Pine Barn Place, Danville, PA. 17821. To make your reservations, please contact Director of Sales, Chris Hill at 570-953-0121 or [email protected] and mention your team name to receive the group rate of $129.00 for choice of a double/double or double queen room.
- North Atlantic-Central Champion: Penn State University
- North Atlantic-North Champion: St. Bonaventure University
- North Atlantic-South Champion: U.S. Naval Academy
- North Atlantic-At-Large Bid: University of Maryland
Mid Atlantic Regional Playoff
Location: Blacksburg, VA – VT Club Softball Field
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotel: TBD
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- Mid Atlantic-North Champion: Virginia Tech
- Mid Atlantic-North Runner-Up: James Madison University
- Mid Atlantic-South Champion: North Carolina State University
- Mid Atlantic South Runner-Up: University of North Carolina
South Atlantic Regional Playoff
Location: Valdosta, GA – Freedom Park
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotel: Drury Inn & Suites – 1327 N. St. Augustine Road, Valdosta, GA. 31601. To make your reservations, click HERE or by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to group number 10100579 to receive the group rate of $113.00 plus tax for Double Queen Rooms. Drury offers complimentary breakfast and evening drinks and snacks from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
- South Atlantic-North Champion: University of Georgia
- South Atlantic-North Runner-Up: Clemson University
- South Atlantic-South Champion: Florida State University
- South Atlantic-South Runner-Up: University of Florida
Great Lakes Regional Playoff
Location: Elkhart, IN – Riverview Softball Complex
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott-Elkhart – 3445 Plaza Court, Elkhart, IN 46514. To make your reservations, click HERE or call 574-993-4993 and mention “NCSA Regionals Group Block” to receive the group rate of $139.00 for Double Queen Rooms or Queen Suites (Grab n Go Breakfast bags will be provided).
Comfort Suites – 404 Northpointe Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514. 2-Night Minimum Stay Required. To make your reservations please call 574-260-1555 and mention “NCSA Girls College Softball” to receive the group rate of $109.00 for a Standard Queen/Queen Room (Continental Breakfast included.)
- Great Lakes-Central Champion: Grand Valley State University
- Great Lakes-East Champion: Michigan State University
- Great Lakes West Champion: University of Wisconsin
- Great Lakes At-Large Bid: University of Michigan
Great American Regional Playoff
Location: Grabill, IN – Leo-Grabill Sports Complex
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotels: Springhill Suites by Marriott Fort Wayne North – 4145 New Vision Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. To make your reservation, click HERE to receive the discounted group rate of $129.00 for two queen beds with a trundle. King Suites with trundle bed also available for $119.00 a night. Complimentary breakfast included.
- Great American-East Champion: West Virginia University
- Great American-South Champion: University of Kentucky
- Great American-West Champion: University of Illinois
- Great American At-Large Bid: Ohio State University
Mid- America Regional Playoff
Location: Overland Park, KS – Blue Valley Recreation Complex
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park – 10100 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS. 66210. To make your reservations, please click on the booking link: NCSA Mid-American Regional Group Rate in order to receive the discounted rate of $159.00 for a standard double queen room with Grab N Go breakfast included.
- Mid-America East Champion: University of Iowa
- Mid-America South Champion: Arkansas State University
- Mid-America West Champion: Air Force Academy
- Mid-America At-Large Bid: University of Colorado
Pacific Regional Playoff
Location: Yuba City, CA- Blackburn Talley Park
Dates: April 27-28, 2024
Host Hotel: Comfort Suites-Marysville – 1034 N Beale Road, Marysville, CA. 95901. To make your reservations, click HERE or contact the hotel directly at 530-742-9200 and mention Group Name “National Club Softball Association” or Group Account “7464191” to receive the discounted group rate of $160 per night. 2 Queen Bed Suites available. Complimentary Breakfast Included.
- Pacific-Central Champion: University of California – Davis
- Pacific-North Champion: University of Oregon
- Pacific-South Champion: Northern Arizona University
- Pacific At-Large Bid: Boise State University
Any questions should be directed to the VP of Softball Operations, Christian Smith, at 412-321-8440 ext. 104 or [email protected]